Come From Away: Migrants in Music and Montana

Regular and lottery registration open on January 8, 2026.
Dates: April 7, 2026
Meets: Tu from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
 Location: Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
Cost:  $15.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
04/07/2026Tuesday10 AM to 11 AM

OR

Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

Works for violin and piano illustrate connections with Montana's settlers and immigration. Musical compositions representing specific nationalities will be performed with commentary depicting regions of Montana, such as the Metis and Scottish in northwest Montana, Mexicans in Billings, Dutch in Gallatin Valley, Finnish in Red Lodge, the Jewish in Helena and Slavic settlers of the Musselshell coal mines.

Program Takeaways

Participants will gain:

  • Familiarity with fascinating compositions for violin and piano and regional musical styles.
  • A deeper understanding of historical and contemporary immigration in Montana.
  • Understand the importance of immigration and the interaction of varied cultures for the flourishing of art and music.

Scholarships

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Fee:  $15.00

Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church

2152 W Graf St
Bozeman, MT 59718
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Julie Grosswiller

Julie Gosswiller, piano, recently retired as professor of piano at MSU. She is a highly desired collaborator with the region's most active classical musicians.

Carrie Krause

Carrie Krause, violin, performs as concertmaster with the Bozeman Symphony and as leader and soloist with baroque ensembles nationwide. She is the founder and artistic director of Baroque Music Montana, presenting over 50 concerts a year across the region.